Overview

• Boar's Head has permanently closed its Jarratt, Virginia plant, identified as the source of the listeria contamination.
• The outbreak, first reported in July, has led to the recall of over 7 million pounds of deli meats and poultry products.
• The CDC has confirmed nine deaths and 57 hospitalizations across 18 states linked to the contaminated liverwurst.
• Inspection reports revealed numerous sanitation failures at the Jarratt plant, including mold, leaks, and insect infestations.
• Boar's Head has announced it will never produce liverwurst again and is implementing new food safety measures at other facilities.